Organization: University of Nottingham
Registration deadline: 01 Dec 2017
Starting date: 15 Jan 2018
Ending date: 23 Mar 2018
This three-month course is designed to give an in-depth understanding of human rights standards across the world through seminars, guest lectures, workshops, visits, tutorials and conferences.
It provides valuable insight and contextual knowledge of the practical operation of human rights law for those interested in human rights protection, from NGOs, international organisations, government, judiciary, police, charity or legal professionals, academia, media and business.
The course is led by Professor David Harris.
Course description
The course covers the breadth of international human rights standards and systems. Core seminars will cover the UN human rights treaties and declarations and the works of the UN human rights protection mechanisms, including the Human Rights Council, its Universal Periodic Review and Special Procedures, as well as the UN treaty monitoring bodies.
Aims
The course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of human rights standards and protection systems throughout the world through seminars, lectures, workshops, tutorials and conferences. It provides valuable insight and contextual knowledge of the practical operation of human rights law. Emphasis throughout will be given to the most recent developments in the practice and the most up-to-date case law.
Course highlights
Regular exchanges with senior professionals and experts
Full access to world class library, research and training facilities
Attendance at HRLC conferences, lectures, film series and other events
Certificate of Attendance
How to register:
Please send:
Detailed and up to date CV
A 500 word statement indicating why you should be offered a place on the course
Details on how you will be funded
by email to hrlc@nottingham.ac.uk
Applicants whose first language is not English: you must demonstrate an overall score of 6.5 in a British Council English Language Test or a TOEFL score of 600, or otherwise demonstrate sufficient English language skills.